Southwest Side
Coverage of Southwest Side in the Nexus archive.
- 1 killed, 1 injured after gunmen open fire on van on Southwest Side
Gunmen opened fire on a van on Chicago's Southwest Side after it was reported this Wednesday afternoon. The shooting, which occurred in McKinley Park at the 3800 block of South Western Boulevard, resulted in one death and one injury.
- Teen boy killed in overnight drive-by shooting on Southwest Side
A teen boy was killed in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's Southwest Side overnight. The deadly shooting took place just after 11 p.m. at the 2800 block of South Hamlin Avenue in Little Village. An investigation is currently underway regarding the incident.
- 1 killed, 1 injured in overnight stabbing on Southwest Side
A woman was killed and a man was injured in an overnight stabbing on Chicago's Southwest Side. Police were called to the scene, located at the 2500 block of South Christiana Avenue in Little Village, around 11:35 p.m.
- 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash on Stevenson Expressway near Bridgeport: ISP
One person was reported dead and another hospitalized following a crash early Saturday morning on Chicago's Southwest Side. The incident occurred specifically on the Stevenson Expressway near Bridgeport, according to Illinois State Police.
- Community leaders call for accountability after Southwest Side street takeover
Community leaders in Chicago are calling for accountability following a street takeover incident that occurred Sunday night. The event took place on the Southwest Side at 47th Street and Cicero Avenue.
- 3 people found dead inside apartment near Marquette Park, Chicago police say
Three people were found dead inside an apartment near Marquette Park on Chicago's Southwest Side. Chicago police are conducting a death investigation into the incident.
- 15-year-old boy shot in back in Englewood late Tuesday night, according to Chicago police
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back late Tuesday night in Englewood, located on Chicago's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.
- 3 dead, 1 injured after speeding vehicle crashes into train car while fleeing police in Bedford Park, authorities say
Three people were killed and one person injured in Bedford Park when their speeding vehicle crashed into a train car after fleeing police. The incident occurred overnight on the city's Southwest Side, as reported by authorities.
- Chicago crime: 3 killed, 1 hurt after truck flees from police, crashes into train car: CPD
Three people were killed and one injured when a truck fleeing police crashed into a train car on Chicago's Southwest Side early Sunday. The incident occurred during a police pursuit.
- Man injured after argument leads to shooting on Southwest Side overnight
A man was injured in a shooting after an argument at a residence on Chicago's Southwest Side overnight. He is currently recovering in the hospital, and police reported the incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the 6500 block of South Claremont Avenue in Chicago Lawn.
- Chicago crime overnight: Man killed, 3 shot, woman stabbed in separate incidents
Overnight violence in Chicago resulted in one man's death and three others injured in two separate shootings, while a woman was stabbed during an argument on the Southwest Side. Police provided details on the incidents.
- Chicago crime: Gunmen on motorbike shoot, injure teen boy, police say
A 17-year-old boy was shot and critically injured by gunmen riding a motorbike on Chicago’s Southwest Side early Sunday morning. Police confirmed the incident but provided no further details.
- 3 arrested after man fights off robbers on CTA bus on city's Southwest Side, Chicago police say
Three people were arrested after a man fought off a robbery attempt on a CTA bus in Chicago's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police.
- Man found shot to death on Southwest Side
A man was found shot to death on Chicago's South Side overnight. Police are investigating the shooting, which occurred just before 9 p.m. in the 3700 block of West 30th Street in Little Village.
- Bridgeview woman accused of shooting at CPD officers during chase on Southwest Side
A 19-year-old Bridgeview woman is facing multiple felony charges, including four counts of attempted first-degree murder, after allegedly firing shots at Chicago Police Department officers during a chase on the Southwest Side in April.
- 18-year-old man shot to death inside residence on Southwest Side early Sunday morning, Chicago police say
An 18-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in New City on Chicago's Southwest Side, according to police. The incident occurred inside a residence.
- Driver issued citations after crashing into building on Southwest Side
A 33-year-old driver was issued citations after crashing into a building on Chicago's Southwest Side. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the 5600 block of South Pulaski Road in West Elsdon.
- Shooting on Southwest Side leaves 25-year-old man dead
A 25-year-old man was shot and killed on the city's Southwest Side. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon.
- Man shot to death on Gage Park sidewalk: police
A man was shot to death on a sidewalk in Gage Park on Chicago's Southwest Side on Saturday afternoon, according to police. The incident occurred in the afternoon and was confirmed by Chicago police.
- 3 injured after car crashes into Chipotle on Southwest Side: CFD
Three people were injured after a car crashed into a Chipotle restaurant on the city's Southwest Side Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred as reported by the Chicago Fire Department (CFD).
- VIDEO: Thieves break into several businesses in Archer Heights
Thieves broke into several businesses in Archer Heights on Chicago's Southwest Side Tuesday morning, according to Chicago police. The incident involved multiple locations in the area.
- Deadly crash shuts down Dan Ryan Expressway on Southwest Side, police say
A deadly crash shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago's Southwest Side, according to Illinois State Police.
- Body recovered from Chicago River on Southwest Side: CPD
A body was recovered from the Chicago River on the city's Southwest Side by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Chicago River area.
- Video shows moment Chicago man allegedly used SUV as weapon against ICE agent, prosecutors say
Diego Emmanuel Reyes, 21, was indicted for allegedly using his SUV as a weapon to ram an ICE agent's truck during 'Operation Midway Blitz' in Chicago on October 4, 2025, facing up to 20 years in prison. Federal authorities condemned the attack as a violent threat to law enforcement and the rule of law.